Athletics

DISCIPLINE – FAMILY – INTEGRITY – PASSION

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Never Surrender

MidAmerica Nazarene University is committed to five core covenants that are the foundation for every Pioneer team, student athlete, coach, administrator, and campus community member. These core covenants are visible throughout MNU athletics and extend beyond the playing field.

Competitive

Discipline

Family

Integrity

Passion

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Team Sports

MNU features athletic teams in Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Weightlifting.

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Tickets

Cheer the Pioneers on to victory by purchasing season tickets or single-game tickets.

Season Tickets

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Eligibility

Want to become a Pioneer? Here are the steps to get started:

Prospective student-athletes are encouraged to fill out the recruiting form for the sport or sports they are interested in playing at MNU (baseball, basketball (m), basketball (w), cheerleading, cross country/track & field, drumline, football, soccer (m), soccer (w), softball, volleyball). The information will be delivered directly to the head coach for the respective sport. Also, feel free to contact any MNU coach via email or phone. Contact information can be found in the Staff Directory section of the MNU Sports site.

All prospective student-athletes are required to complete an Undergraduate Admissions application and go through the regular admissions process. Applications are available online. If you are interested in becoming a MNU student we strongly encourage you to browse Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about MNU and see if we are a good fit for you!

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of first-time NAIA student-athletes. For more information, check out this PDF or visit http://www.playnaia.com.

1. Submit your profile at http://www.playnaia.com

2. Send all required documents to the NAIA Eligibility Center (and make sure they’re received); and

3. Share your Eligibility Center ID# with the college coach.

To get in the game, make sure you complete the “Big 3” at least two full weeks before your first practice!

We look forward to you joining our team!

Featured Degrees

Master of Arts in Counseling

Develop the knowledge and skills to be an exceptional professional counselor

MAC - Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling

Train to help foster communication and build trusting relationships

MAC - School Counseling Plus +

Help students navigate academic challenges, career planning, mental health resources and times of crisis

MAC - Clinical Mental Health

Deliver professional counseling services in a clinical environment

MAC - Christian Faith & Counseling

Enhance your degree with an emphasis in Christian faith & counseling

Postgraduate Play Therapy Certificate

Learn to help clients express themselves through play

Graduate Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider Certificate

Designed to train providers from a faith-based perspective

Events

MNU Theatre | Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Nov 23, 2024 @ 7:30pm

to Nov 23, 2024 @ 9:30pm

Based on the 1992 movie and inspired by a true story, Newsies is a musical theatre favorite! Set in early 1900s New York City, Newsies is the tale of the young children who sold papers for a living and the strike they undertook to force Pulitzer to provide them a living wage.

MNU Theatre | Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Nov 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm

to Nov 23, 2024 @ 9:30pm

Newsies Backstage Experience

Bell Cultural Events Center - Gilmore Room

Nov 23, 2024 @ 10:00am

to Nov 23, 2024 @ 12:00pm

Join the characters from Newsies for doughnuts and coffee followed by a guided tour of the backstage and set. Then, have the opportunity to learn fight choreography and a special newspaper choreography section from the show! Finish your morning up with a great photo op!

Artist Talk, Tammy Brown

Mabee Learning Commons, 1st floor

Nov 14, 2024 @ 6:30pm

to Nov 14, 2024 @ 7:30pm

Tammy Brown is a worship artist who uses acrylics to paint Divinely inspired messages in live Worship Church and at Conferences.

Innovation Academy Invitational

MidAmerica Nazarene University - Cunningham Student Center

Feb 15, 2025 @ 10:30am

to Feb 15, 2025 @ 3:00pm

MNU's Innovation Academy Invitational is for high-achieving juniors and seniors in high school. During the event, students

MNU Concert Band, Choirs, and Chamber Orchestra | Let Everything That Has Breath

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Apr 27, 2025 @ 3:30pm

to Apr 27, 2025 @ 5:30pm

Join us as we present our final concert of the season and honor performing arts seniors in the MNU Concert Band, MNU Heritage Choir, MNU Symphonic Choir, and MNU Chamber Orchestra.